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Teaching Kids About Color Using Oil Paints
If you have noticed the lack of crafts lately here on creative jewish mom, do not jump to the conclusion that we are not crafting, on the contrary we have been delving into the world of drawing and painting (and of course ceramics), and don't have much to show for it just yet. What I…
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The Historic Cave Of Rebbi Shimon Bar Yochai
Above: View of the gorgeous topography of the Galillea, from a lookout point on the road to Pekiin, looking southeast. Tonight we ushered in the very special holiday of Lag B'Omer, which celebrates and honors our great sage Rebbe Shimon Bar Yochai, also referred to as Rashbi. So there is no better day than to…
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DIY Ceramic Wall Clock
A DIY ceramic wall clock is a wonderful thing to make if you happen to have some time in a ceramic's studio, or have access to a kiln! My twelve year old son made this one, and we can't wait to hang it in our kitchen. And in fact he has already made another one…
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Welcome To Craft Schooling Sunday!
Welcome to Craft Schooling Sunday! So wonderful to get together with you all right here every week, and as always, the projects from last week's party are sure to inspire. I'll admit, lately I've even been too busy to look at Pinterest, so I'm really happy to have this inspiration so close to home.…
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Kid’s Drawing Exercise: Light And Shadow
Doing crafts with kids is one of the best things a parent can do. Crafting builds motor skills, confidence and hopefully creativity, depending on whether kids are asked to come up with their own ideas (always the best) or not. Beyond crafting is the idea of helping kids (and maybe yourself as well?) gain drawing…
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Note To Self: Passover Needs For 2017
Above: Some migrating heron spotted on a little trip we took to the foothills of Mt. Meron during Passover If there is one thing I've learned over the years regarding the great Passover kitchen change-over, is that having everything you need already on hand is certainly preferable to having to rush out and buy items…
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Container Gardening: Bougainvilleas With A View!
If you have a container garden and live anywhere where you see Bougainvilleas growing (sorry New Yorkers, not you, but Californians yes!) then you absolutely must add this gorgeous plant to your garden! Bougainvillieas do well in containers, not nearly as well as in the ground of course, but well enough to give you gorgeous…
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A Lovely Wall Top Container Garden With Wow Factor!
Aren't these petunias spilling over this window box just gorgeous? There is nothing quite as lovely as beautiful flowers spilling out of window box type containers, and this little wall top container garden always looks amazing, so I just had to share it with you once again. Of course the location on the balcony of…
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Welcome To Craft Schooling Sunday!
Welcome to Craft Schooling Sunday! Thanks so much for joining me here at this international linky party made possible by all the wonderful contributors from around the world. Last week's party was packed with fabulous ideas, and while I just couldn't share them all, I have rounded up a bunch of really inspiring ones.…
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Painting And Drawing On Hand Built Slab Pottery
Note: This piece is actually bright red, not terra cotta as it is showing up on my blog for some unknown reason! My twelve year old son and I are spending one evening a week together at a local pottery studio, and having a wonderful time! There is no wheel, so we are forced to…
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Ceramic Wall Pocket Craft For Kids
My 12 year old son and I are getting in some very precious "mommy and me" time by spending an evening once a week at a local ceramics studio, and i have lots of fun things to share! Not to mention a big realization that my little stint with ceramics about four years ago that…
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Remembering Fallen Soldiers And A Six Day War Memorial
Today is Yom HaZikaron, the memorial day for fallen soldiers here in Israel. Today is a solemn day, which is taken quite seriously by the general population, and enforced by the government with mandatory closing of stores and sirens sounding in every city, both last night and this morning. If one happens to be on…
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The Gravesite Of Elkana, Father Of Shmuel HaNavi
This Passover vacation we took small trips close to home, and at long last visited some favorite sites that I hadn't been to in at least 15 years, and thus had yet to share with my little ones. Introducing one of my all time favorites, the burial cave of Elkana, the father of Shmuel HaNavi…
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Welcome To Craft Schooling Sunday!
Welcome to Craft Schooling Sunday! Thanks so much to everyone who stopped by last week to contribute their creativity in this little spot where bloggers from around the world convene every week! It's hard to believe that Passover has been over for a week now, as we're still trying to put the house back together…
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Yom HaShoah Yesterday, Schlissel Challah Today,
Since I do feel that is it my duty here on the blog to report on all things Jewish on the calendar, I'm just writing a short post about two seemingly unconnected things that are really quite connected. What is the connection between Schlissel challah and Holocaust Rememberance Day, Yom HaShoah? First of all, yesterday…
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Popsicle Stick Playground Craft For Kids
If you are looking for a fun craft to help kids build creativity, look no further! Creating a little park or playground using popsicle sticks and recycled cardboard tubes (for starters) is so much fun, and afterwards the kids can actually use their creation as a playscape for Playmobil people or any another little dolls…
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Giant Crocheted Doily Rug Using Cord
If you're thinking about making a crocheted rug, then you may have considered that one can crochet a rug from t-shirt yarn (store bought or homemade), chunky yarn, rag yarn or even rope or cord! Now the thing is, that when crocheting with something other than yarn, the crocheting can get to be very hard…
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Mosaic Stone Fridge Magnets Craft For Kids
After we finished making our mosaic star of david plaque, there were of course some leftover tiles, and being the resourceful crafter that I am, i came up with this cute little mini mosaic craft for kids and adults, and they even double as magnets! This was such a fun project I am even thinking…
